MSC World Asia Complete Restaurant Guide & PDF Menus
MSC World Asia provides one of the most diverse dining experiences in the MSC Cruises fleet, offering a mix of complimentary restaurants, casual grab-and-go options, and specialty dining venues. Spread across 19 locations on multiple decks and within different districts, passengers can enjoy a wide range of culinary choices. From main dining rooms and buffets to casual quick-service spots and premium venues like Butcher’s Cut, Eataly, and the new Pan-Asian food market, this MSC World Asia dining guide gives you the essential information to plan every meal during your cruise.
About MSC World Asia
Launching in December 2026, MSC World Asia is MSC Cruises’ third World Class ship, blending modern technology with Asian-inspired design elements. The ship measures 215,863 GT and carries up to 6,758 guests across 22 decks. Highlights include seven pools, 13 whirlpools, a 12-deck dry slide, and a dedicated kids’ area. Its inaugural season features Mediterranean itineraries, and dining is a major feature onboard. Guests can choose from traditional main dining rooms, casual buffet and grab-and-go locations, and specialty restaurants, including a new Pan-Asian dining concept located on the World Promenade.
Dining Hours Onboard MSC World Asia
Understanding meal times on MSC World Asia helps guests plan their day and make the most of the onboard dining options. Meals range from early breakfast to late-night snacks, with both casual and premium choices available.
Breakfast
Marketplace Buffet: 6:00 am - 11:00 am
Main Dining Room (port days): 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Brunch
Main Dining Room (sea days): 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch
Marketplace Buffet: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Specialty Restaurants (on select days): 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Quick Service Venues: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Dinner
Marketplace Buffet: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Main Dining Rooms: Staggered seatings between 5:00 pm and 9:15 pm
Specialty Restaurants: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Luna Park Pizza & Burger: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Late Night
Marketplace Buffet: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
Luna Park Pizza & Burger: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
All MSC World Asia dining hours listed above are subject to change based on itinerary, port days, and onboard scheduling. Guests should check the daily program or the MSC for Me app for the most accurate and up to date restaurant hours during their cruise.
MSC World Asia Complimentary Restaurants
Main Dining Rooms
MSC World Asia offers five main dining rooms across Decks 5, 6, and 8. Each serves the same rotating dinner menu, featuring a mix of Mediterranean dishes, Italian specialties, international cuisine, seafood, and desserts. Guests booked in Bella or Fantastica experiences have assigned dining times, while Aurea Experience guests enjoy My Choice Dining with flexible scheduling.
Hexagon & Esagono Restaurants
Hexagon and Esagono Restaurants are the main dining room onboard the ship. They offer a rotating dinner menu with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Italian specialties, seafood, and international cuisine.
Breakfast: Hexagon offers daily breakfast from 7:30 to 9:00 AM on port days.
Breakfast Menu
Brunch: Brunch is available from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on sea days only.
Seaday Brunch Menu
Dinner: Assigned dining (Early Seating and Late Seating) is standard for Bella and Fantastica guests. The Hexagon and Esagono Restaurants host dinner seatings at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Dinner 1 | Dinner 2 | Dinner 3 | Dinner 4 | Dinner 5 | Dinner 6 | Dinner 7
Casual Dining: Buffet and Quick Service Options
The ship’s complimentary casual dining options include the Marketplace Buffet on Deck 18, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and other grab-and-go venues throughout the ship.
Il Mercato
Breakfast: 6:30 to 11:00 AM, and includes eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, pastries, cereal, and fruit.
Lunch: 12:00 to 4:00 PM, and includes pizza, pasta, salads, hamburgers, hot dogs, and hot entrees.
Dinner: 6:00 to 9:30 PM, featuring rotating international dishes and late-night snacks from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
La Brasserie
Breakfast: 6:30 to 11:00 AM, and includes eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, pastries, cereal, and fruit.
Lunch: 12:00 to 4:00 PM, and includes pizza, pasta, salads, hamburgers, hot dogs, and hot entrees.
Luna Park Pizza & Burger
This grab and go location offers pizza by the slice, burgers, hot dogs, snack items, fries, and desserts. Pizza & Burger is open from 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM, offering a quick and convenient dining option late into the night.
Promenade Bites
Promenade Bites is located on the World Promenade and typically operates from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering items like hot dogs, sliders, popcorn, and sweets.
La Boca Grill
La Boca Grill is a poolside option open from about 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM, serving burgers, pizza, and casual lunch items.
Harbour Bar & Bites
The Harbour Bar and Bites is located in the Family Zone district and is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering a rotating menu of grab and go snacks like wraps, empanadas, and cookies.
Coffee Emporium
Coffee Emporium is the ship’s dedicated coffee bar, serving espresso drinks, slow brewed coffee, iced beverages, and coffee cocktails, along with snacks like pastries and sandwiches.
MSC Yacht Club Exclusive Dining
MSC Yacht Club guests have access to private dining experiences not available to other passengers. The MSC Yacht Club Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a rotating menu that changes daily.
There is also a Yacht Club grill area offering casual meals throughout the day. These venues provide a more private dining experience and are included as part of the MSC Yacht Club experience.
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
Breakfast: 7:00 to 9:30 AM
Sample Breakfast Menu
Lunch: 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Sample Lunch Menu
Dinner: 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Sample Dinner Menu
Highlights: Dining in the MSC Yacht Club Restaurant focuses on Mediterranean cuisine along with international dishes prepared to order. The venue provides a quieter and more private dining environment compared to the ship’s larger restaurants and is included as part of the MSC Yacht Club experience.
MSC Yacht Club Bar & Grill
This sun deck venue serves breakfast, lunch, and casual dining with gourmet sandwiches and burgers. Yacht Club Bar & Grill overlooks the ship’s bow and provides a relaxing environment for upscale casual dining.
Hours:
Breakfast 7:00 - 10:30 AM
Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Afternoon snacks 3:30 - 4:30 PM.
MSC World Asia Specialty Restaurants
MSC World Asia features specialty dining for an additional charge, with the option to purchase dining packages for multiple venues.
Butcher’s Cut
Steakhouse offering premium beef cuts, seafood, starters, sides, and desserts.
Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki
Sushi and hibachi-style dining with interactive chef performances.
Eataly
Italian dining experience with freshly made pasta, seafood, and other dishes prepared with ingredients sourced from Italy.
Asian Street Market
Located on the World Promenade, this new venue exclusive to the ship will offer Pan-Asian specialties and a grab-and-go window.
Hola! Tacos & Cantina
Hola! Tacos & Cantina offers tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, and specialty desserts and also features a full bar serving margaritas and other Mexican-inspired cocktails.
All-Star Sports Bar
Casual bar food including wings, burgers, and snacks, paired with drinks and live sports entertainment.
Masters of the Sea
English-style pub with onboard-brewed beer and classic pub dishes for a small charge.
Jean Philippe Chocolate Cafe
Upscale chocolate and dessert bar offering truffles, gelato, crepes, sundaes, and specialty coffee.
Sweet Temptations
Grab-and-go desserts including gelato, waffles, crepes, and ice cream bars.
Dining Tips for MSC World Asia
Reservations for specialty restaurants should be made early to secure preferred dining times.
Dining schedules may vary between sea days and port days, especially for breakfast and lunch service.
Guests seeking flexible dining should consider booking the Aurea Experience, which includes My Choice Dining.
MSC Yacht Club guests benefit from private dining rooms and exclusive menus.
Buffet and grab-and-go options are ideal for families or guests looking for quick meals.
MSC Cruises has a limited number of tables for two in the main dining rooms. Couples are often seated at shared tables with four or more guests. Travelers who prefer private dining should visit the dining desk immediately after boarding to request a table change, as availability is limited and handled on a first come basis.
Final Thoughts on MSC World Asia Dining
MSC World Asia offers one of the most comprehensive dining lineups in the MSC Cruises fleet. Guests can choose from main dining rooms, buffets, casual grab-and-go options, and specialty restaurants across multiple decks. With new concepts like the Pan-Asian Food Market alongside favorites like Butcher’s Cut and Eataly, the ship provides options for every schedule and preference, ensuring passengers enjoy convenient and diverse meals throughout their cruise.
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